Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monument travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monument

With a population of 5.530, Monument is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Monument

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monument in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Monument, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Monument

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $99 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Monument takes 1320 km and will cost you around $314. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1666 km.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $99 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Monument takes 1320 km and will cost you around $314. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1666 km.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,511 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,267 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Hiring a car in Monument

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.16 and $25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.16 and $25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.